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Analysis
Is the landscape finally changing for commodities?
Decarbonisation and geopolitics are affecting patterns in commodity markets
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ESG
ESMA finalises labelling rules for sustainable funds
Sustainable investment commentators criticise adjustments to thresholds, reports Michael Nelson
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Investment
Governments now largest funding source for European ventures – Invest Europe
Almost half of funded companies were in information communications technology and biotech & healthcare
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Countries
German fund industry’s AUM up 9% over 12 months – BVI
Assets stand just short of the record €4,311bn seen at the end of 2021
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People Moves
Ark Invest Europe names European sales director
Paul Spells was previously head of ETF sales UK at Circa5000, reports Christian Mayes
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Countries
Is the tide finally turning for Chinese equities?
Green shoots have started to emerge among China and Greater China portfolios
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Countries
FDI into Europe down for first time in four years – Ernst & Young
Europe remains an “attractive destination” in long term despite “clear risks on the horizon”
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Technology
EIC updates investment guidelines for ‘game-changing’ tech
EIC Fund has approved some 350 investments in deep-tech companies across Europe since June 2020
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M&A
Janus Henderson to acquire Tabula IM as part of European ETF market push
US asset manager also announces deal for NBK Capital Partners, reports Christian Mayes
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People Moves
Allianz GI bond fund manager Mike Riddell joins Fidelity
Riddell will be lead portfolio manager on Fidelity’s strategic and total return bond strategies, writes Christian Mayes
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Technology
Does the ‘magnificent seven’ tech wobble signal a turning point?
Cracks are starting to appear as Tesla and Apple share prices fall
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Countries
Advice channels dominate retail fund distribution in Europe – EFAMA
Report highlights ‘pivotal role’ of fund distribution channels that offer guidance, support and advisory services
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Technology
AI tightens grip on European financial landscape – Ocorian
Many alternative fund managers are already using AI within their compliance and risk procedures
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Profile & Features
View from the Top with Klaus Schuster: Join the dots
The Fiera Capital CEO, EMEA discusses organic growth, private markets and investing in natural capital
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ESG
European Parliament approves CSDDD in ‘major political breakthrough’
Michael Nelson reports on ‘a crucial step to holding companies accountable for their negative impacts’
Analysis
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Analysis
Is the landscape finally changing for commodities?
Decarbonisation and geopolitics are affecting patterns in commodity markets
-
ESG
ESMA finalises labelling rules for sustainable funds
Sustainable investment commentators criticise adjustments to thresholds, reports Michael Nelson
-
Countries
Is the tide finally turning for Chinese equities?
Green shoots have started to emerge among China and Greater China portfolios
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Technology
Does the ‘magnificent seven’ tech wobble signal a turning point?
Cracks are starting to appear as Tesla and Apple share prices fall
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Investment
Will economic green shoots entice investors back to UK market?
Value stocks and smaller companies could benefit from a UK equity revival
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ESG
Morningstar notes ‘unstoppable rise’ of passive climate funds
The report notes passives’ popularity and flows into fixed income and transition strategies
Investments
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Profile & Features
View from the Top with Klaus Schuster: Join the dots
The Fiera Capital CEO, EMEA discusses organic growth, private markets and investing in natural capital
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Investment
Most active funds are underperforming their benchmarks, finds LSEG
Only 35% of active funds beat their benchmark over the past 12 months, with ESG faring worse still, writes Tom Aylott
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Investment
Lipper report: European investors ditch active funds for ETFs
Exchange-traded funds attracted €16bn in February, reports Tom Aylott, while mutual funds lost €5.9bn
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Latest news
Bond funds pull in €29.7bn in January – LSEG
Bond products were the best-selling asset class in January, according to LSEG Lipper’s European Fund Flow report, writes Christian Mayes. The asset class pulled in a net €29.7bn in the month, while Money Market USD grouping was the best-selling Lipper Classification after receiving €11.2bn inflows. Providers of mutual funds pulled in €22.5bn, while passives saw net…
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Latest news
European investors bullish on equities, less so on global economy – BOA
The majority of respondents to the latest Bank of America European Fund Manager Survey were ‘bullish’ on the prospects for equities over the coming year, despite short-term pessimism. According to the financial giant’s regular sentiment indicator, more than three-quarters (78%) of those surveyed saw an upside for European equities – the highest level in two…
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Latest news
European equities continue to enjoy inflows – Calastone
European equities enjoyed their third-best month on record in January, according to the latest data from Calastone. The company reported in its Fund Flow Index that the sector saw inflows of £471m in the month, following December in which the second-highest inflows were recorded. It also reported that inflows to emerging market equity funds slowed…